After The Dust Has Settled

[The Shadow]

....aren't the Packers exactly where they were on the day Favre retired - but with one more decent draft pick?


Personally, I have also gained an increased measure of trust, faith, pride,and respect for the Packer management team - but I understand not everyone feels the same.

[Chevelle2]

Agree 100%. Funny - when Favre retired, Rodgers had the support of the fans. The hint that Favre could return arose, and Rodgers sucked all of a sudden.

[The Leaper]

I'm fine with how things turned out. I still feel that the Packers could've been better in 2008 with Favre and Rodgers both on the roster...but it seems that outcome wasn't really a possibility in the end.

Thompson did a great job shipping Favre out of conference and getting a fair price for him in return...more than likely a 3rd, and possibly a 2nd.

[SkinBasket]

You do have a point. Of course someone will flame you and Ari Fleischer soon.

[sheepshead]

Excellent take--Im ready for Hank Williams NOW!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Thompson did a great job shipping Favre out of conference and getting a fair price for him in return...more than likely a 3rd, and possibly a 2nd.

ahh, I wouldn't count any chickens. The Jets are in a division with N.E. It takes at least 10-6 to get in playoffs in AFC.

The compensation wasn;t the main win for the Packers today. Even if it is just a 4th, the deal is fine. Anything more is gravy.

[The Shadow]

You do have a point. Of course someone will flame you and Ari Fleischer soon.

Story of my life - although I seldom have been accused of having a point!

[retailguy]

Re: After The Dust Has Settled

....aren't the Packers exactly where they were on the day Favre retired - but with one more decent draft pick?


Personally, I have also gained an increased measure of trust, faith, pride,and respect for the Packer management team - but I understand not everyone feels the same.

I don't think they are in the same place. 30 days ago, they had a potential savior sitting at home on the couch who could step in should something dramatic happen to Rodgers. Now, today, they've got a 4th round pick and Brian Brohm.

That's different. Good or bad doesn't matter. That's different.

Packer management? Jury is still out. Personally, where there is smoke, there is usually fire. Favre is pissed. He handled his situation very very poorly, however, there MAY be a legitimate reason he's pissed. You're kidding yourself if you think you know the whole story.

People who exhibit lots of nerve and conviction are still sometimes wrong. Committed? Yes, but commitment doesn't guarantee correct decisions.

[retailguy]

So... did I flame you, or just respectfully offer a slightly different opinion?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Re: After The Dust Has Settled

Now, today, they've got a 4th round pick and Brian Brohm.

So, you are assuming Favre gets injured or benched for 1/2 the games this year?

[The Leaper]

Re: After The Dust Has Settled

So, you are assuming Favre gets injured or benched for 1/2 the games this year?

No...just stating that as of NOW we have a 4th round pick. It could go up from there.

[The Shadow]

So... did I flame you, or just respectfully offer a slightly different opinion?

Actually, you were quite gentle.

[retailguy]

Re: After The Dust Has Settled

Now, today, they've got a 4th round pick and Brian Brohm.

So, you are assuming Favre gets injured or benched for 1/2 the games this year?

Assuming? No. Not yet anyhow.

But we still have the Madden curse to contend with.... :P

[HarveyWallbangers]

Re: After The Dust Has Settled

EDIT - I'm ready to move on.

[SkinBasket]

Re: After The Dust Has Settled

EDIT - I'm ready to move on.

Yes you can!